New steel structure emerges on the roof of Connections Cafe and Guest Relations in EPCOT's World Celebration

Feb 24, 2022 in "EPCOT"

New steel structure on the roof of Connections Cafe in World Celebration

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New steel structure on the roof of Connections Cafe in World Celebration

New steel structure on the roof of Connections Cafe in World Celebration

New steel structure on the roof of Connections Cafe in World Celebration

New steel structure on the roof of Connections Cafe in World Celebration

New steel structure on the roof of Connections Cafe in World Celebration

New steel structure on the roof of Connections Cafe in World Celebration

New steel structure on the roof of Connections Cafe in World Celebration

Posted: Thursday February 24, 2022 10:40am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The roof line above the Connections Cafe and Guest Relations is going to look a little different when finished as a new steel structure emerges.

New steel structure on the roof of Connections Cafe in World Celebration

New steel structure on the roof of Connections Cafe in World Celebration

New steel structure on the roof of Connections Cafe in World Celebration

New steel structure on the roof of Connections Cafe in World Celebration

The new steel isn't yet complete, but adds some significant height to the former Innoventions East area, with it being visible from the EPCOT parking lot.

New steel structure on the roof of Connections Cafe in World Celebration

New steel structure on the roof of Connections Cafe in World Celebration

The area is expected to become home to a new Starbucks, Guest Relations, and the previously announced Connections Cafe - which is expected to open by this summer.

Connections Café and Eatery concept art

Connections Café and Eatery concept art

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mattpeto2 hours ago

You must be new here… If they aren’t complaining, its a rarity.

MisterPenguin3 hours ago

Two new rides and a cessation of a Food Festival during the Summer. If that's evolution, they're doing it wrong.

Brian3 hours ago

Coming soon (probably) to The Seas with Nemo and Friends - Cars: A Musical Celebration.

Sirwalterraleigh3 hours ago

Well they did it and look stupid…cause that’s awesome, right?

Sirwalterraleigh3 hours ago

It’s less of a complete park today than it was in 1998… Our standards need re-evaluated.

J45464 hours ago

nah its still a great theme park, but with more food options...thats not a bad thing imo. Epcot always felt like the adult park where they focused on eating drinking and ambience more than rides and thrills. But they added a few great rides over the last years so its gotten a bit better in that regard as well

OKWDVCMAGIC6 hours ago

The continuing evolution of Epcot from a theme park to the world’s largest food court.

Sirwalterraleigh7 hours ago

One would assume it’s a mishmash of things that sell really well (ie highest prices/margins) from the 345 days a year of festivals I’m not in love with it…but it’s also not the worst idea ever If they’re smart…big If…they rotate it seasonally to not cross with the festival booths…it’s a good idea. If it’s set stuff and they just push volume…not so much.

Sirwalterraleigh7 hours ago

FTFY

vikescaper18 hours ago

I’m hoping that they have the empanada that the Encanto booth has during Festival of the Arts. That is one of my favorite festival foods!

Captain Culpepper Cline20 hours ago

Define festival favorites. Thanks.

MisterPenguin1 day ago

I hope none of the VPs have heard of this thus far!!

EpcotMark1 day ago

Can't wait until all the VPs come strolling through and realize what a stupid idea it was to knock down West Communicore and the fountain in the first place.

Nunu1 day ago

I think it'll do well. With the sitting areas, some shade and chargers, people will probably want to grab a bite and a drink while there.

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